11 Jul 2025

Scientists find evidence that women may have ruled Ancient Turkish city

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 11 July 2025

A new study has revealed that women, not men may have ruled one of the world's oldest cities in Çatalhöyük Turkey.

Australian researcher Dr Eline Schotsman spoke to Jesse.

 

Dr Eline Schotsmans is laying on the ground digging a hole. The contents of the hole are out of shot but the surroundings imply it will be bones. She is looking towards the camera and smiling.

Photo: Eline Schotsmans

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